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We offer biohazardous and medical waste disposal services throughout Columbus, including:
LaGrange, Albany, Buena Vista, Thomaston & Dawson.
We provide you the peace of mind you need with our complete solution of medical waste disposal for your practice, facility, or business. We service thousands of customers throughout Georgia and are in compliance with all State and Federal waste management regulations.
With over 25 years of experience, Stericycle provides essential services that help protect communities from harmful wastes, promotes access to healthcare services, and leads to greater consumer safety and satisfaction.
Our team of experts work tirelessly to provide you with safe, compliant and sustainable solutions.
We help you manage OSHA, HIPAA and Coding Compliance confidently and conveniently by keeping you one step ahead of regulatory demands.
We care about your business needs and ensure that we are in compliance with Federal and State of Georgia regulations. Medical waste in Georgia is regulated by the Division of Materials and Waste Management at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Environmental Protection Division (EPD), and Solid Waste Management Program. Complete details on the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia can be found here.
Georgia defines Regulated Medical Waste (Biomedical Waste) in 7 categories:
Pathological waste
Biomedical waste (blood, blood products, exudates, secretions, suctioning, other body fluids)
Culture and stocks
Contaminated animal carcasses, body parts, their bedding, and other animal wastes
Sharps (any discarded article that may cause punctures or cuts)
Chemotherapy waste
Discarded medical equipment and parts, excluding expendable supplies and materials included in the above wastes,which were not decontaminated and in contact with infectious agents
Biomedical waste is required to be contained separately from other waste at the point of origin. Store wase in a secure location that is protected from animals, rain, wind, and unintentional human exposure. The storage area must not provide a breeding place or food source for insects and rodents.
The information provided herein is an overview that contains selected highlights of the regulations. Be sure to refer to further information available at the website of your state’s regulatory authority for full details and requirements. 1) Founded in 1989. 2) Based on 2018 data.
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